School Office

• Please observe and follow these procedures for the safety of all children.

  • No cars are permitted to enter/exit at Glenn Drive between 9:00-9:15 a.m. and 3:45-4:15 p.m., Fridays 2:45-3:15 p.m.
  • Do not park or leave your vehicle unattended either in the Rohlwing Road lot pull-off or in the parking lot.
  • Students arriving after 9:15 a.m. must enter through the main school entrance. They must check in with the school office to obtain a tardy slip.
  • Drop off and pick up your child in the car loop off Rohlwing.
  • No pets on school property, please.
  • Parents may also drop off children in the morning only by entering the school parking lot off Rohlwing Road and circling around to the sidewalk on the south side of the school. Students should exit the car on the passenger side.
  • Parents should pick up their children using the car loop.  Please do not park on Rowling by Virginia Lake.  This blocks the traffic coming in and out of the car rider loop.
  • You may park in Palatine High School’s stadium parking lot and walk over to the school. This is allowable in the morning and the afternoon.
  • If you are detained and have not picked up your child by 4:00 p.m., your child will wait for you in the main office. Remember that this should be the exception rather than the rule.
  • Any changes in your child’s transportation schedule must be brought to the attention of the school office in writing or by calling the school at least 30 minutes prior to the end of the school day. If your student’s transportation changes regularly, you will need to meet with the principal.

Our first concern when a child is absent is to verify the child’s safety. For that reason, it is very important that the school office knows the whereabouts of your child(ren) when they are absent or will be late arriving at school. When your child is absent or late, it is your responsibility to call the school absence line or the school office to notify the staff of your child’s absence. Please state your child’s full name, the teacher’s name, the date of the absence, and the reason for the absence. Please do not leave this information on your child’s teacher’s voice mail or e-mail. Substitute teachers do not have access to teachers’ voice-mail or e-mail.

If your child’s whereabouts are unknown, every effort will be made to reach you using the phone numbers you have provided. Please make sure that your child’s school office has all current phone numbers on record. If you have not notified the school with the reason of an absence and the school office has exhausted all attempts to reach you, your child will be marked truant for that school day and any other school day that your child is unaccounted for.

More more information about the District student absence policy, tardies, leaving during the school day, vacations, mental health support days, and truancy, please visit the District 15 Student Absence Policy: 

Student Absence Policy

Sasha Mendez, RN
Email: mendezs@ccsd15.net
Phone: 847-963-7102
Fax: 847-963-7106

Health care provided in the school health office is to support your child, allowing students to return to their classrooms. The nurse is available to work in collaboration with your child's primary healthcare provider. If you require assistance in obtaining a primary healthcare provider, please reach out to the health office for a list of community resources.

Nurses positively affect student attendance. A registered nurse at school every day allows for prompt and professional responses to health concerns and medical issues. In the event of illness or accidents, the nurse provides emergency care. 

Responsibilities of the nurse include first aid and illness care, the maintenance of student health records, the development of healthcare plans, and screenings for student vision and hearing needs. Parents/guardians are encouraged to bring questions about immunizations, health exams, medications, or student health needs to the nurse.

The Health Services staff believes family is an essential part of good health. Your input is valued and welcome. Please feel free to ask questions, share thoughts, and exchange health information. We look forward to partnering with you!

Questions? For more information about medication administration, individual health care plans, health exam forms/immunizations, and more, please contact your school nurse or visit the Health Services webpage.

Health Services

“Where Learning and Friendship Count”
As part of an interdependent community, we at Virginia Lake School dedicate ourselves to providing an environment rich in opportunities that challenge and inspire every child to be a world-class, lifelong learner and a productive, self-confident community member. To foster the development of responsible, lifelong learners we:

• Maintain a safe, orderly, and nurturing community.
• Encourage a cooperative partnership of families, staff, and community members.
• Accept diversity as an asset and celebrate individuality.
• Encourage the development of creative and academic talents.
• Provide a joyful, child-centered environment.
• Utilize available technology and research-based curriculums.

Our strong PTA provides Virginia Lake with wonderful resources that greatly benefit our school. We understand that without the support of a strong parent community, our lofty goals and aspirations could not be met. We are always looking for volunteers at Virginia Lake. If you would like more information about how to get involved, please do not hesitate to contact the PTA office.

Virginia Lake PTA

• 2024 ISBE Bilingual Education Award. The Illinois State Board of Education's Bilingual Education Award recognizes recipients of Federal Title III awards who have significantly improved the achievement and progress of English learners in meeting the state-designed goals for progress toward English language proficiency and challenging state academic standards.
   
• PBIS (Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports) Implementation 2023-24. All D15 schools have been recognized with PBIS Implementation in 2023-24 for their work implementing an equitable, multitiered system of support.